Salford prides itself on being a diverse city, welcoming a variety of cultures and backgrounds. But for many residents, the chance to socialise, gain career opportunities and build connections is delayed through one factor: the language barrier.

A protest on claimed "media silence over attacks on the Kurdish people and other minorities in North-East Syria" occurred on Wednesday evening at MediaCityUK in Salford. Protesters alleged that the media, such as organisations like ITV and the BBC, have not been raising awareness of violence towards Kurds and other ethnic minorities in Syria.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. The Labour Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) voted 8-1 against Burnham standing in the contest.